Trump’s approval rating keeps dropping. The more people learn about his actions, the less they like them. Yes, even MAGA (see footnote.)
A UK researcher maintains a list organized by “domains” like violating norms or attacking institutions. Browse through the list periodically. Tell other people — even MAGA — about underreported bad behavior.
Community is the antidote to authoritarianism: when we know and trust our neighbors, we stand together. If you’ve never waved at your neighbor, wave tomorrow and say Hi next week. Tell the student sitting near you that you like their rainbow flag pin. Invite your coworker to lunch. Trusted connections take time to grow, so start with small steps, now. As the weather gets nicer, it’s easier to casually connect.
Your exhaustion is part of the plan. Constant crisis wears you out—they hope you’ll give up. Schedule half an hour to sit quietly with a cup of tea or a cocktail. No phones, no news. How are you feeling? What do you need? Schedule more of that. Self-care is resistance.
Use leftover holiday cards to create a “Mail Storm” to Congress with this demand: repeal the USPS Prefunding Mandate. Learn more here: https://apwu.org/the-usps-fairness-act/
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If you spent yesterday worried about something you couldn’t control, and today you’re too tired to take action on the things you can, the chaos worked. You burned energy that could have been spent on action. Emotional regulation keeps us functional, so practice some skills today to help you get through chaotic times.
Since Trump’s deranged Easter rant, social media has buzzed with speculation about whether Trump “will or won’t” do something almost unimaginably awful. Normally what Trump says and what he does are unrelated, but he adores attention, so in the process we’ve made “will” at least a little more likely. Today, give real thought to everything you share. Bring the temperature in the room down. Change the culture online from attention-seeking to knowledge-sharing, one interaction at a time.
